Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Georgian Launching Four New Graduate Certificates This Fall
Four new graduate certificates are being offered at Georgian College's Barrie Campus starting this September, which it says will help students fast-track their career in just one year. If you already ...
Apr 04, 2022
Feds Announce Affordable High-Speed Internet For Low-Income Families/Seniors
The federal government has announced a new partnership with more than a dozen internet service providers to provide $20/month high-speed internet services to low-income seniors and families. Through t...
Apr 04, 2022 Ivan Radic / CC
Applications Accepted For Habitat's Future Builds in Bala
Applications are now being accepted for future builds in Bala by Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North. It will be constructing two energy-efficient, universally accessible, two-bedroom homes at ...
Apr 04, 2022 Source; Habitat for Humanity Gateway North
Tatham Engineering Donates $25K To Twin Pad Arena Project
Tatham Engineering Ltd. of Collingwood is the latest contributor to the twin-pad arena and library fundraising campaign. The company is donating $25,000 to the project and in recognition of its genero...
Apr 04, 2022 Source: Tatham Engineering
Canada's Wonderland Unveils Summer Festival Line-Up
Canada's Wonderland opens this month and has released the full lineup of exciting events and entertainment returning for the 2022 season. The park opens to the public on April 30 and this summer it wi...
Apr 04, 2022 Source: Canada's Wonderland
Changes To GO Transit Services In Barrie Today
Changes are coming to GO Transit services in Barrie today. Starting today (Monday, April 4), the last weekday evening northbound and southbound trips on the Barrie line will be replaced by buses to ac...
Apr 04, 2022 Source: Barrie GO
April Declared The 30 Days of Biking Event In Collingwood
The month of April 2022 has been declared "The 30 Days of Biking Event" in Collingwood. It challenges residents who live and work in the Town to ride their bikes for daily errands and recreation each ...
Apr 04, 2022 Source: Town of Collingwood
UPDATE: LOCATED!-Man Reported Missing From North Simcoe
UPDATE: The missing person Shaine CODY-MILLS, was located in safe condition near 3:00 p.m. April 4, 2022 in York Region. Investigators wish to thank those community members who assisted in this search...
Apr 04, 2022
Free Potato Giveaway In Barrie This Saturday!
Want some free potatoes? Bethel Community Church is giving away 2,000lbs of free potatoes from P.E.I thanks to the Barrie Rotary. There are about 800- 10 lb. bags of potatoes available. They'll be han...
Apr 01, 2022 Source: Bethel Community Church
Nominations Open For Nightingale Nursing Award
Nominations are now open for the Nightingale Nursing Award. It is given to a nurse at OSMH who has gone above and beyond in providing care to you or your loved ones. The award is presented by the OSMH...
Apr 01, 2022 Source: OSMH